Announcements

HUMAN LIKE JESUS: INCARNATIONAL TRANSFORMATION Jesus came to change the world with his loving sacrifice. His grace overwhelms us and washes away our sins. But his saving mission does not stop there. He promotes healing and growth that transform our lives by the renewing of our minds. Through our transformation, we can bring meaningful change to those around us.

SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT STUFFED TOY DRIVE | February 8-22 | St. Luke’s is collecting new, standard-sized stuffed animals for children in crisis, benefiting the Seminole County Sheriff’s Department and Children’s Advocacy Centers. Please place donations in designated campus baskets. New items only; no oversized toys.

PRAISE BAND AUDITIONS | Open Auditions: Sunday, February 15 at 12:15p | Founders’ Hall | Do you play Guitar (Electric or Acoustic), Piano, or Bass? Are you a Singer (male or female) ready to lift your voice? THIS IS YOUR MOMENT! Join the Praise Band and use your gifts to lead others in worship. Contact Elise Torres at jtorres@sllcs.org.

ACTS OF HOPE | Thursday, February 19 | 6:30p-9:30p | Spill Wine Bar | Music. Food. Community. Change lives. Join us for a night of fun that fuels HOPE. Every dollar helps! sllcs.org/acts-of-hope

ATTENTION VETERANS OF ST. LUKE’S If you are in need of assistance in obtaining benefits from the VA for a service related condition, a Seminole County Veterans Service Officer will be available starting at 1:30p for the afternoon on February 19, at the Assisted Living pavilion The Harbor. It is located at 1525 Haven Drive. This service is provided free of charge by the County by personnel who are very knowledgeable of the workings of the VA and have helped Veterans at the Haven tremendously.

UCF SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | Saturday, February, 21st | 2p | Open Dress Rehearsal: February 20th at 6p | Join the St. Luke’s Concert Series as we welcome the UCF Symphony Orchestra and their program “A Salute to Ukraine.” Music includes works by Myroslav Skoryk, Charlie Parker, and Peter Tchickovsky. Directed by Robert G Hasty, conductor. Concerts are free. WATCH online.

LIFE AS MISSION WITH HUGH HALTER | Saturday, February 28 | 9a-Noon | MR 1 & 2 | This three-hour guided conference, led by author and speaker Hugh Halter, will take place in Rooms 1 and 2. Hugh will help participants explore what life as mission looks like in everyday life and will introduce next steps for those who may be ready to join a learning cohort to go deeper.

SERVE BEYOND OUR WALLS: SHORT TERM MISSIONS We have two wonderful short-term mission trip opportunities for you to join this summer in Honduras and Latvia. Take a look at the basics HERE and FILL OUT your application and email or bring it to the church office. Questions? Reach out to Pastor Scott Coerber at pastorscott@sllcs.org or Ruth Roberts, Short-term Missions Coordinator, at rroberts@sllcs.org.

SUPPORT FOR LOCAL FOSTER FAMILIES As the Care Crew Ministry approaches our 3rd anniversary, we are looking for two more volunteers (or families serving together) to join our 4th Crew and deliver one meal each month. A crew has 4-5 families rotating weeks so our foster family has a visit & meal each week. Email carecrews@sllcs.org.

BE! WOMEN’S RETREAT 2026 | Feb 20–22 | The Shores Daytona Beach | Ladies, rooms are still available—but not for long! This is your moment to step away, be refreshed, and seek God’s leading. Join us for a powerful weekend of spiritual growth, worship, and meaningful fellowship. Scholarships are available, and now is the time to say yes. Learn more and REGISTER today—then invite a friend to come with you!

VETERANS OF THE CROSS GATHERING | March 9–11 | St. Stephen Retreat Center, Titusville | All retired lay and rostered workers who have served in LCMS churches and schools are invited to attend. Rev. Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Kieschnick, President Emeritus of the LCMS, and his wife Terry, along with Rev. Dr. David “Dave” Benke, President Emeritus of the Atlantic District, and his wife Judy, will serve as keynote and Bible study leaders. The theme for the gathering is “Christ in Our Chaos.” Devotions will be led by Rev. Gregory Walton, Rev. Stan Allen, Sheryl DeWitt, Rev. Anthony Steinbronn, and Rev. Tom Zehnder. President James Rockey will serve as proclaimer for the Divine Service. Join us for rich fellowship, joyful singing, and time together as we explore a fresh perspective on Psalm 33. For more information, contact Ruth Wiedenmann at rjwiedfl@aol.com.